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Thamodharan Subbarao

@thamodharansubbarao

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Board-certified security management leader driving enterprise resilience through cyber, physical, and risk strategy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to step into an executive leadership role, leveraging my expertise in security management, risk, and business continuity to add value to business solutions and drive the organization to the next level; open to relocation.

I’m a board-certified, award-winning security management leader with 16+ years of experience leading global corporate security, operational resilience, and risk management initiatives across India, Asia, and Japan. I provide strategic and tactical solutions across security, safety, crisis response, business continuity, and GRC.

As Regional Security Manager, I lead enterprise-wide physical security, resilience, systems, risk management, audits, and assessments, while also overseeing SOW contract management, BCP, Fieldglass, and vendor management for Europe locations. I’ve built and operationalized the Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC), managed incident management frameworks, and delivered executive protection and strategic support for leadership.

Previously as Location Head – Corporate Security at Cognizant, I served as PMO for “Project 125” across India, APAC, Americas, and EMEA, delivering major cost-benefit outcomes and driving complex security command center relocation and equipment decommissioning. I led mandatory annual compliance activities like Issue Management (ISM) and Physical Security Self-Assessment (PSSA), improved service levels with SOC leadership and guarding teams, and achieved 100% compliance across multiple audit programs including ISMS, BCM, and country audits.

Across earlier roles (Security Specialist, Senior Assignment Manager, Manager, and Assignment Manager), I established security command centers, reduced false alarms through alarm management systems, led drills and training, and designed electronic surveillance programs (ACS/CCTV/PSOC). I’m actively guided by continuous learning and future-ready security strategy, and I’m keen to step into an executive leadership role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Regional Security Manager

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Colt Technology Services India Pvt Ltd

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Led enterprise-wide physical security, resilience, and risk management across India, Asia, and Japan, strengthening protection frameworks and operational continuity. Established and operationalized the Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC) and managed global audits and security incident management systems without major non-conformities.

Physical Security Management Security Risk Assessment Business Continuity Planning Incident Management Vendor Management Threat Intelligence SAP Fieldglass

Location Head - Corporate Security

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Jan 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Led Corporate Security across India and APAC as PMO for Project 125 for GBR, including $4.3M cost-benefit analysis and oversight of security equipment decommissioning and regional relocations. Drove annual risk compliance through ServiceNow issue management, improved security operations with a 6-person SOC and 97-guard team, and maintained 100% audit compliance across multiple standards.

PMO Security Compliance Audit Management SOC Operations Business Continuity Contract Management

Security Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Nov 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 1 month)

Managed corporate security operations for a Coimbatore site, ensuring safety for 17,000+ employees, assets, and infrastructure. Built a Security Command Center that reduced false alarms by 98% through a comprehensive alarm management system, and delivered 100% compliance across SOC and multiple ISO/PCI frameworks.

Security Operations Management SOC Operations Physical Security Engineering ISO 27001 ISO 9001 PCI DSS

Senior Assignment Manager

G4S Secure Solutions

Dec 2015 - Nov 2016 (11 months)

Oversaw day-to-day site security operations with 11 SOC analysts and 350+ guarding personnel, including designing and operating ACS and CCTV green/brownfield projects. Managed high-impact continuity during the Chennai flood by accommodating 3,000+ associates and maintained 100% compliance across SOC, PCI-DSS, and ISO standards.

Security Operations ACS CCTV Project Delivery Training program development Audit Management ISO 27001 ISO 9001 ISO 45001 PCI DSS

Manager - Site Security

ISS SDB

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 (6 months)

Directed daily security operations as DRI for 100+ guarding personnel and delivered ACS/CCTV green/brownfield projects with operational policy ownership. Set up procedures supporting business continuity and risk mitigation and achieved 100% compliance across SOC, PCI-DSS, and ISO audits.

Security Operations Business Continuity Risk Mitigation ACS CCTV Implementation Audit Management SOC Reporting ISO 27001 ISO 9001 PCI DSS

Assignment Manager

Securitas

Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years 4 months)

Managed day-to-day security operations for a Dell India site with 400+ guarding personnel, including drills and training to sustain emergency response readiness. Designed and set up electronic surveillance for a 7.2-acre greenfield site covering ACS, CCTV, PSOC, scanners, bollards, and EVDs, while maintaining 100% compliance across ISO and SAS70 audits.

Physical Security Systems Electronic Surveillance Setup ACS CCTV PSOC Deployment Audit Management ISO 27001 ISO 9001

Lead Coordinator

G4S Secure Solutions

May 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 8 months)

Coordinated day-to-day site security for a Dell India location, including ACS, CCTV, and access management with a 50+ guarding team. Led access control and badging operations, coordinated employee security awareness with HR, and maintained 100% compliance across ISO and SAS70 audits.

Security Operations Security Awareness Audit Management ISO 27001 ISO 9001 Physical Security